Discover things to do in Melbourne this weekend, from free events to exhibitions, attractions and places to visit.

Events on, or ending, this weekend in Melbourne

The Raclette Igloo Experience
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The Raclette Igloo Experience

Melt into a winter wonderland of French cheese and wine in your own private igloo.

In The Mood For Wong Kar Wai
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In The Mood For Wong Kar Wai

Returning the internationally renowned auteur's most celebrated feature films to the cinema screen.

Jacky
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Jacky

A sharp-witted play from a fresh Aboriginal voice on the cost of balancing family, work and culture.

Happy Days
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Happy Days

Judith Lucy makes her stage debut in Samuel Beckett’s absurdist, tragicomic tour-de-force.

Hyper Vista by George Rose
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Hyper Vista by George Rose

Experience vibrant colours in George Rose's immersive art exhibition.

The Rink at RISING
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The Rink at RISING

Strap in and get orbital with riverside ice-skating under a galactic big top.

Euphoria

Euphoria

Two thousand years of greed reimagined as an opulent cinematic experience.

Up Down and All Around: Daniel Emma for Kids
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Up Down and All Around: Daniel Emma for Kids

Up, Down and All Around invites budding designers to look at design in the world around them.

Donut Festival
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Donut Festival

Indulge in a weekend of sugary goodness at the Queen Vic Market.

Traditional Japanese Tea Ceremony

Traditional Japanese Tea Ceremony

An authentic tea ceremony experience led by Harumi Oshitani.

Stadium Stomp MCG

Stadium Stomp MCG

Take the challenge for the ultimate stair climb inside the MCG.

Bach Competition

Bach Competition

Hear an array of budding young performers battle it out on stage to Baroque genius Bach.

Regular weekend events

C=O=D=A: Cerith Wyn Evans
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C=O=D=A: Cerith Wyn Evans

Cerith Wyn Evans’ installation returns to NGV, suspending neon light in Federation Court.

The Rocky Horror Show
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The Rocky Horror Show

One of the world's favourite musicals is coming to Melbourne this May.

Fantastic Beasts: The Wonder of Nature
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Fantastic Beasts: The Wonder of Nature

Wonder at creatures from the Wizarding World alongside animals from London’s Natural History Museum.

Melbourne Now
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Melbourne Now

Explore the talents of over 200 Victorian-based creative practioners in Melbourne Now 2023.

Goddess: Power, Glamour, Rebellion
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Goddess: Power, Glamour, Rebellion

An exhibition of on and off screen trailblazers, nonconformists, rebels, agitators and instigators.

Rembrandt: True to Life

Rembrandt: True to Life

This exhibition follows the work of the seventeenth-century Dutch master.

Mary Poppins
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Mary Poppins

The world’s favourite nanny comes to life in a spectacular and unforgettable production.

Break the Binaries
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Break the Binaries

Bend, blend, blur or break society’s binary codes as part of this exhibition.

& Juliet
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& Juliet

The award-winning musical of the greatest love story ever remixed.

Top Designs
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Top Designs

See innovative works from Victoria’s up-and-coming designers at Top Designs 2023.

Once
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Once

An unforgettable story about reaching for your dreams and the power of music to connect us all.

Imaginator
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Imaginator

An immersive experience that celebrates imagination, technology and play.

Run the Tan: Run Club
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Run the Tan: Run Club

Start the weekend off on the right foot with a run around the Tan.

Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop
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Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop

Join a fun-filled workshop and take home your creative masterpiece.

Walsh Street Guided Tour

Walsh Street Guided Tour

Explore Robin Boyd’s iconic residence at 290 Walsh Street on a guided tour.

Queen Vic Market Ultimate Foodie Tour
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Queen Vic Market Ultimate Foodie Tour

A fascinating guided walking tour of the city's iconic market.

NGV Architecture Commission: Temple of Boom
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NGV Architecture Commission: Temple of Boom

An outdoor installation in the NGV garden inspired by the The Parthenon.

THE LUME Melbourne
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THE LUME Melbourne

Enter the world of Monet and Friends – an epic adventure into French Impressionism.

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child
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Harry Potter and the Cursed Child

The brand-new production can now be enjoyed in one magical afternoon or evening.

Queen Victoria Market

Queen Victoria Market

This beloved Melbourne landmark is the largest open air market in the southern hemisphere.

Arts Centre Melbourne Sunday Market
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Arts Centre Melbourne Sunday Market

Discover handcrafted treasures made by local artisans.

Defending With Pride
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Defending With Pride

An exhibition revealing stories of LGBTQ+ service.

The Rest is Up To You
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The Rest is Up To You

Step inside the world of Melbourne Fringe and experience 40 years of festival history.

The Vaudeville Revue: Cabaret, Comedy and Burlesque
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The Vaudeville Revue: Cabaret, Comedy and Burlesque

A variety revue show featuring burlesque, cabaret, comedy and bringing back good, old-fashioned fun.

Flash Forward

Flash Forward

Explore 40 city laneways that have been transformed by over 80 creatives.

Richard Mosse: Broken Spectre
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Richard Mosse: Broken Spectre

The world-premiere of Richard Mosse's large panoramic moving image work.

Bourke Street Mall Busking

Bourke Street Mall Busking

Meet Melbourne's marvellous musicians and more in the iconic Bourke Street Mall busking spots.

Wet Sunday Sessions
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Wet Sunday Sessions

Come along for a drink, a swim and a bite and enjoy panoramic views of the Melbourne skyline.

Melbourne Street Art Tours
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Melbourne Street Art Tours

Local guides treat you to some of Melbourne's underground treasures.

Saboteurs
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Saboteurs

An immersive, interactive space-themed game, based on Among Us.

Slums and Guns: True Crime Running Tour
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Slums and Guns: True Crime Running Tour

Discover Melbourne’s dark side on a crime history tour.

Melbourne Book Market

Melbourne Book Market

Melbourne Book Market is a curated collection of more than 5,000 new and pre-loved titles.

Olana Janfa: What Is Your Gov'ment Name
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Olana Janfa: What Is Your Gov'ment Name

Olana Janfa’s new exhibition showcase his trademark colour, humour and engaging social commentary.

Melbourne Magic Show
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Melbourne Magic Show

Enjoy a theatrical magic experience like no other.

Hellenic Museum Tours
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Hellenic Museum Tours

A monthly guided tour of 8,000 years of history.

Gin-dulgent High Tea with Chef Sigrid

Gin-dulgent High Tea with Chef Sigrid

Take your seat for a guided gin high tea like no other.

The Space of Colour Exhibition
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The Space of Colour Exhibition

Come along to an exhibition by local artist Wendy Grace.

What's on in June
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What's on in June

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The Beauty and Cultural Evolution of the Peranakan Odyssey
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The Beauty and Cultural Evolution of the Peranakan Odyssey

Experience the past, present and future of a unique Asian culture.

Climbers by Elly D'Arcy
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Climbers by Elly D'Arcy

Climbers is a powerful and poignant coming of age epic from emerging playwright Elly D'Arcy.

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